Revelation 7:15

For this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — John records a vision of the multitude who survived the great tribulation, shifting focus from their past cleansing to their present location in the heavenly sanctuary. The scene addresses the seer directly after he declines to speculate on the source of his knowledge.

The words — The phrase διὰ τοῦτο (dia touto) literally translates to "because of this," establishing a direct causal link to the preceding verse. The verb εἰσιν (eisin) simply states "they are," marking a fixed, ongoing position rather than a transient event.

The thread — The text aligns with Revelation 21:3, which declares God's dwelling place is with humanity, and Revelation 22:3, which places His throne within the city for His servants. Isaiah 4:5 mirrors the imagery of divine covering with a cloud and flame over the assembly.

Why it lands — The passage states that those before the throne serve Him continuously because of the Lamb's prior work, not because of human merit. It requires the reader to accept that God's protective presence replaces earthly suffering as a direct consequence of that cleansing.

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The Greek words

King James Version

Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.

Cross-references

Revelation 21:3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.
Revelation 22:3 No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be within the city, and His servants will worship Him.
Isaiah 4:5 Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy,
2 Corinthians 6:16 What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.”
1 Chronicles 23:25 For David had said, “The LORD, the God of Israel, has given rest to His people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever.
John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Exodus 29:45 Then I will dwell among the Israelites and be their God.
1 Kings 6:13 And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.”
Psalms 68:16 Why do you gaze in envy, O mountains of many peaks? This is the mountain God chose for His dwelling, where the LORD will surely dwell forever.